Outreach

New Wigton Heritage Center online portal debuts

Portal, available today, is a digital exploration of exhibits currently on display throughout the Wigton Heritage Center.

Jun 29, 2022

This image of Hiram Orr, MD, at left circa 1918 with Red Cross personnel, was donated by his grandson, J. Douglass Klein, PhD. Dr. Klein recently donated Dr. Orr's personal WWI slide collection to the McGoogan Health Sciences Library, and portions of the collection are on display for the first time in the online exhibit portal.

First monkeypox case confirmed in Nebraska

Med center infectious diseases experts are supporting Douglas County Health Department.

Jun 28, 2022

Protect your vision during Independence Day celebrations

Pick up a pair of free safety glasses at the following locations from Monday, June 27, through Monday, July 4. Maximum one pair per person while supplies last.

Jun 28, 2022

From social media: Pediatric COVID-19 vaccines

The UNMC Global Center for Health Security keeps the community updated on the latest in the pandemic.

Jun 23, 2022

Local LGBTQIA+ employee groups talk cooperation

Med center representatives hosted a discussion involving employee resource group leaders from nine different companies.

Jun 23, 2022

College of medicine, MMI team up for diversity events

Programs include a camp, job-shadowing opportunities and an experience for youth interested in health and science careers.

Jun 22, 2022

From left, Shrawan Kumar, PhD, Maurice Godfrey, PhD, and Liliana Bronner, director of medical pathways in the UNMC College of Medicine DEI Office

Yanneys’ contributions honored at new MMI building

The Munroe-Meyer Institute now features the Yanney Conference Center, complete with new artwork.

Jun 22, 2022

Higher ed compact visits UNMC to tour iEXCEL

The Midwest Higher Education Compact works across a 12-state region to advance cooperation and resource-sharing.

Jun 20, 2022

UNMC part of $450 million COVID research study

The nationwide study seeks to better understand post-COVID symptoms with goal of improving treatment and outcomes.

Jun 20, 2022

Report shows growth, but more efforts needed to build Nebraska’s rural health workforce

Study was commissioned and funded by UNMC’s Office of Rural Health Initiatives and Area Health Education Center Program

Jun 16, 2022